Big & Little’s Restaurant
Transit information
show lessGet directions
-
1034 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657 b/t Kenmore Ave & Seminary Ave
Lakeview - Get Directions
- Phone number (773) 857-6677
- Message the business
-
Business website bigandlittleschicago.com
-
“It's like a slice of friendly home :) The truffle fries are defintely awesome.” in 109 reviews
-
“I'd definitely recommend the samurai taco to anyone who comes by.” in 34 reviews
-
“Pork belly po boy - Omg, the crisp of the pork belly, mounting in this po' boy.” in 49 reviews
-
Nataliya A. said "Clean eating, I approved. I had the crunchy wrap with chicken - delicious, perfect balance of flavors and textures. The side salad with pickled kale was great, though my boyfriend did not enjoy it. I got…" read more
Recommended Reviews
-
- Eric N.
- Chicago, IL
- 2 friends
- 2 reviews
8/13/2015
I used to work here. The only reason I do not, is because I took another job offer out of convenience.
When I came back, I remembered why this place is so good. The employees are always very laid back and chill despite how fast they're working, and they'll even strike up a conversation just to see how you've doing (they even remembered me). It was busy at the time I went, but the line is fast moving and I only waited 10-15 minutes for my order.
The food is perfect. I ordered the Chorizo Burrito and the Mac Diddy (I love places that have Big Mac variations that aren't McDonalds). You really start to realize why this place is so genius. All the ingredients are quick to prepare and go so well together. I asked my burger to be medium-rare and it was spot on. It wasn't more like medium which is still good I would eat it anyway. It was a definite medium-rare, no more, no less. They even put an egg and bacon on my burger which was a bonus. I didn't know if they did it just cause they thought I was cool.
The prices could be a little lower. $7.00 burgers and burritos and $3.00 tacos. I'll come back here whenever I'm in the area. -
- Chrissy P.
- Chicago, IL
- 3 friends
- 31 reviews
8/9/2015
Worst "delivery" experience ever. After 3 hours of waiting, 3 phone calls and no fewer than 4 lies from staff at this restaurant, my order is a no show.
I was initially told my order was out for delivery despite being an hour late, then the second phone call revealed that somehow my order had been cancelled, then magically by the third phone call my order had been out for delivery all along. Except, not.
No taco is worth this headache. Chipotle it is from here on out. Terrible customer service. Boo hiss.
Update: The restaurant called me after seeing this review to apologize and offered up a free meal. Nice gesture, but still not likely to order again given the hassle of last night. Pro tip: go in person, don't order delivery.-
Doesn't my food look yummy? Oh wait, there is none. #deliveryburnDoesn't my food look yummy? Oh wait, there is none. #deliveryburn
-
- Cathy And Lester F.
- Albuquerque, NM
- 10 friends
- 19 reviews
8/9/2015
This was a bit of a disappointment. We had high expectations given the food network appearances. That being said, the food was served very quickly.
Each taco was good on its own, however the sauces were very heavy handed. Each taco tasted like the next and were a bit too sweet. The Hawaiian pork, spicy beef short ribs, and pork belly tacos were indistinguishable after the sauce. The foie and fries were nice and sweet and a great introduction to those who have never tried foie gras before, however the fries were not the best pairing. We would have preferred fries by themselves and the foie with a more traditional/acidic pairing.
Overall a decent showing, but not up to the hype. -
- Jessica N.
- Portland, OR
- 130 friends
- 324 reviews
- Elite ’15
8/7/2015
I love this place. Talk about quality, hole in the wall, and DELICIOUS!!! Be ready to leave smelling like deliciousness because the kitchen is open :)
Poke taco - always delicious. I love how crispy the taco is too. Great texture contrast.
spicy Beef - Tasty but you have to add the spicy sauce from the table on it
Banh Mi Whitefish - YUM!!! Great big chunk of fish, really well cooked.
Pork Banh Mi burrito - this thing is HUGE!!!! and it is YUMMMMM
Definitely worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood. -
7/28/2015
I've been here twice before and enjoyed (most) everything I sampled.
First off, the people working here are very friendly and helpful. Both times I've asked for suggestions, the cashiers gave their honest favorites and recommendations and it was all great!
Raw Ahi Tuna Taco - Disappointingly tiny, but it's one of my favorites. All the components work well together and it tastes very fresh.
Samurai Taco - very unique tasting and delicious
Mahi Taco - tasted pretty good, not as good as the samurai, though.
Fish & Chips - tasted pretty good, but can't help but feel that the tartar sauce is a bit weak.
Softshell crab po boy - I wanted to like this, but the bread was very hard/dry and it was very messy to eat. The crab was pretty good though. I was very tempted to just eat it by itself.
Foie Dog - May have been a bit too rich for my liking. I personally prefer Hot Doug's/Hot G Dog's version better.
Overall, a pretty good place to eat. Food isn't too pricey and tastes pretty good. -
8/1/2015
1 check-inIt's poppin but there actually is enough seating due to the decent turnover. The menu is huge, and I'd heard it was a seafood place but there are tons of other options, although no chicken I don't think. There's beef and lamb, as well as veggie. They have various fry topping options, too. The drink options are lacking--fountain soda and coffee pretty much, although it's byob, so that pretty makes the world your oyster if you think ahead, which we didn't because we came after exercising and coming here at all was a game time decision. The prices are okay, the meat is nicer than in a $1 or $2 taco, and I only needed a few tacos.
I tried two of the short rib and the lamb tacos, and shared kimchi fries. The fries were great. I liked one of the short rib tacos a lot more than the other, I think it was the original one I didn't live, and the Japanese short rib I quite liked. The lamb was obviously good, it's not a taco but a tiny gyro with two strips of lamb. My friend really enjoyed the fish tacos, and the impressive thing is that you don't just order "fish tacos," they have like 8 different kinds with different fish combos and fixins.
There's actually a decent amount of actual bike rack bike parking nearby on Belmont which is nice, although there are plenty of street signs, too. -
6/30/2015
This place is excellent. I always get the Zeus burger which is a burger topped with gyros, a fried egg and tzatziki sauce - incredible!
Prices are affordable, place is clean and the people are nice. Definitely check this restaurant out. I'm excited to go back and try out other menu items. -
6/6/2015
1 check-inIf you want healthy this is definitely not the place for you. Well, I guess there are salad options but the rest of the unique food items in the menu really does overpower that salad section. I debated giving this place between 3 or 4 but I decided I will give it a 4 because there were specific dishes that I really liked where I would come back just to eat them again.
I ordered:
Truffle fries (Recommend-loved it!)
Soft Shell Crab Po' boy (Disappointment. This was actually the main dish I came here to eat because I really wanted s.s.crab in a sandwich but the crab was too small for the size of the bread and the breading was too much.)
Blue Crab Taco (Recommend-awesome!)
Grill Mahi Taco (good portion!)
Japanese short rib taco & Hawaiian Pork (the meats were flavorful but the portions were small).
Spicy Pork Banh Mi Burrito (I love the idea of a vietnamese sandwich concept wrapped in tortilla. The burrito was definitely bursting with flavors of many different ingredients. The size portion was large as well. I recommend this one!) -
7/23/2015 Updated review
Wazzzuuuppp Honkey!!!! One of the best sandwiches I have ever had The Honkey served as a burrito filled with Fried Pork belly, Fries, Cabbage, Pickle, Special Sauce* and BBQ Sauce the layers of flavors are just outstanding. It's big enough to split but when it taste so good and cost only $5.99 why would ya. We also had the Pork Belly Po' Boy Fried Pork belly, Lettuce, Pickle, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Special Sauce* and Maple Syrup on french bread. I have to say The Honkey had it beat (plus it's fun to say honkey) but the Po' Boy tasted pretty damn good also. Third sandwich we had was the Gyro Burrito also good but overshadowed by the previous 2 sandwiches we had. Now sit yourself down!!!! Go ahead sit yourself down. Foie Gras fries, crispy awesome fries with 3 big slices of seared foie on top oh my god. I kept looking over my shoulder wondering if somehow this was my last meal and the grim reaper was gonna take me out. Seriously they are that good, last meal worthy and for 10 bucks a steal. Truffles fries $2.99 a deal and also awesome.
First time I went I liked but did not love B&L'a now its love,lust and respect all rolled up in a tidy little burrito named The Honkey.-
Pork Belly Po' Boy. Crispy succulent pork served with all the right fixings.Pork Belly Po' Boy. Crispy succulent pork served with all the right fixings. -
Foie Gras Fries!! 3 big not little slices of foie served over super crispy fries.Foie Gras Fries!! 3 big not little slices of foie served over super crispy fries.
Great flavors and a creative menu makes for some pretty tasty food, but a few things I would of… Great flavors and a creative menu makes for some pretty tasty food, but a few things I would of liked to see B&L do differently.2/15/2015 Previous review
I called ahead to pick up as I heard there is frequently a line to order here. Good thing I did walking thru the door there was 6 or so people in line( probably not a lot compared to some times) but telling one of the people at the counter I ordered ahead they grabbed my order with no wait. Awesome!!! If picking up order to go call ahead you will zip in and out.
Burgers - I ordered 2 burgers the Zues and the Al Pastor. The Zues is a greek style burger and had good grecian flavors but there was very little gyros meat. Honestly I thought it was a burger made with gyros meat but it is a burger topped with gyros, unfortunately not very much. Still good taste and size burger just not a lot of gyros, intact only one thin slice. The Al Pastor had the same issue there was not very much pork belly and when we cut it in half to split it my side as luck would have it only had one small piece, damn I say because I love pork belly.
I also ordered the fish and chips ( mahi mahi nice upgrade) it comes with 3 pieces of fish and a ton of fries. The fish stayed super crispy even after driving home and then sitting on the table for 10 minutes major plus for that and the tasty perfectly seasoned fries they were yummy. My issue with the fish is it was not solid fish there was a lot of air pockets in each pc, yes still tasty but not all or very much fish. Also the tiny container of tarter sauce was less then half full and I had to dip sparingly to just get a hint of sauce on each pc of fish. Note to self get extra tarter sauce if I ever order the fish again.
Truffle fries - I have had a lot of truffle fries in my day and these just did not have much truffle flavor in fact side by side tasting to regular fries if you didn't try to tasty it you would not know they were truffle fries.
B&L is pretty good but a few issues caught me off guard not sure if it is normal or just a glitch in the system. I will try again and see what comes out. It seems if I want just pork belly order a po'boy and if I want just gyros order the burrito. take 2 I think I got it figured out. Read more -
-
5/12/2015
2 check-insI think what makes Big & Littles so good is they make very basic food into great dishes. Simple things like a shrimp taco or a po-boy that will make you want to come back and back again. Add in some dope customer service and it's easy to see why this is a favorite by so many.
My most recent experience I tried the shrimp tacos. When I first got them, it didn't look like much but they were delicious. Im not sure what seasoning or sauce they put on them but it was excellent. The guy next to me was eating a soft shell crab po-boy that looked amazing. Next time, Kevin. Next time.
What I didn't know was this place was BYOB. Or at least they don't mind you bringing in outside liquor (which I guess that makes it BYOB). Saw a few people in there drinking beer and wine with their meals. Any place that's BYOB is great in my book. -
8/8/2015
Delicious Tacos place on Belmont avenue. I was there one evening for a light diner, and ordered several of their Tacos, all were delicious. I don't remember the names of the ones I ordered, but I took both fish and meat tacos, every single of these were very good, so you can trust this place and order whatever you want, I am sure it will not disappoint.
-
5/23/2015
1 check-inListed in The Yelp 100 Challenge - 2015Big & Littles!! Great tacos. Great sound track. Nothing better than housing some tacos while "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" plays in the background.
They have a great selection of seafood and meat tacos. I had the grilled shrimp, Big & Littles, al pastor and the Japanese short rib. Each taco had their own individual flavor and crunch. The grilled shrimp was my fave - limey and perfectly cooked. Japanese short rib was a little on the sweeter side but the tableside hot sauce helped balance it out a bit.
Let's talk about that hot sauce for a minute. I want to swim in it. Mixed it with ketchup for my fries. Delicious.
Service was fast and friendly. I got there within minutes of opening and there was a line out the door. Can't blame em!! -
5/6/2015
5 check-insI love Big & Littles.
I love how genuinely friendly everyone here is. I love how their long lines move quickly. I love how fast the food comes out of the kitchen.
And I of course love everything that I've tried on their menu. I'm a big fan of their burgers, Ahi Tuna Taco, and their soft shell crab po'boy. Sure, there isn't much that's healthy on their menu, but itThe only disappointment is that the fish and chips here is a much smaller and less impressive dish than at the Orleans location.
If you haven't gone here, you should. -
- Mallory Z.
- Chicago, IL
- 22 friends
- 59 reviews
- Elite ’15
8/13/2015
This place is great, but there is room for improvement. The burgers are top notch. Always add some Merks cheddar. The tacos, as good as they are, are small and usually leave something to be desired. I've had mixed experiences with the fries. Sometimes underseasoned, sometimes over. Sometimes hot and crispy, sometimes soggy. My biggest complaints though is the wait time. This is not a quick meal, as you might expect from counter service. The line is usually out the door, which is fine, but it takes forever for them to make your meal. I think I waited 30 minutes during an off time when we were the only ones in line to order. If we weren't anxious because we were missing the beginning of our movie, I would have had a better experience. You can see them cooking and clearly no sense of urgency. So just know what you are getting yourself into. Its BYOB so make sure to bring a 6 pack while you wait, then its no big deal. Prices are good for the quality, especially the burger which did I mention is amazing.
-
7/20/2015
1 check-inOverall: Great spot for a quality bite to eat. Try all of the different tacos and small goodies. Especially the fish!
The good: All of the food was delicious. The 3 fish tacos I got (Ahi Tuna, Soft Shell, Mahi) were delicious and great. TONS of different options. BYOB. They play great music too.
The bad: The line was long and took forever, and then waiting for the food took forever as well. Had to wait 30-40 minutes for a walk-up menu kind of place. Pretty expensive for the amount of food you get, even if it is delicious. Place was hot.
Atmosphere: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Food: 8/10 -
7/18/2015
2 check-insBut biased because I frequented this place ever since they opened on Orleans. I really enjoyed the fish and chips and the Orleans location serves bigger portions, but this new site has smaller which is great since I can get a sample of everything.
There is street parking and the line inside can take quite long during peak hours. I always order the fish and chips with truffle fries. Soooo delicious and super greasyful, just the way I like it. I started ordering the ahi poke taco which is basically American sashimi. I am glad that they have this location because it is always fun to have friends come and BYOB. -
- Bettina S.
- Chicago, IL
- 53 friends
- 164 reviews
- Elite ’15
7/16/2015
1 check-inDelisioso! Big & littles is super famous now thanks to Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and for good reason. They have an interesting variety of food including non-traditional tacos, burgers, and po-boys. Hey also have awesome fries including foie gras fries, kimchi fries, and truffle fries. I had the samurai taco, the grilled shrimp taco, and kimchi fries. The food was fantastic.
Please note, this is not a spot for large groups. It's really a hole in the wall with a handful of tables inside and the same on the patio. If you go during lunch time on a weekend be prepared for a little bit of a wait because everything is made to order so it's hot and delicious. It's super casual, but I wouldn't call it a dive. I would definitely say that it's worth the trip. -
5/15/2015
1 check-inPretty good po'boys but a tweak or two would help them live up to the hype.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the food, but not enough to wait 45 minutes or so from the order line to table side.
The pork belly po'boy would be improved with a different sauce and better bread but adding hot sauce helped. The pork was fried properly though, not too chewy or hard so that was nice. The soft shell crab po'boy was good but the crab to bread ratio was lacking for $13. I'd prefer the crab be coated in cornmeal as well.
The long wait and limited dining room makes this a 3.5 star affair. -
- Cami P.
- Northbrook, IL
- 17 friends
- 15 reviews
7/31/2015
The tacos here at this restaurant are so delicious. If you like raw fish, do not miss out on the Ahi Tuna Poke taco. Every bite was extraordinary and I was so bummed when I was finished it.
I'm knocking off a star though because I had the food because I placed an order for two tacos, one Tuna poke and one Mango Chutney and they didn't give me a mango one, in fact I have no idea what it was. Tasted fine but not what I ordered.
Overall awesome place though. Definitely recommend. -
- Christopher G.
- Chicago, IL
- 20 friends
- 31 reviews
7/20/2015
1 check-inExperience: 5/5
Came here on a Sunday afternoon. This place was hoppin'. Line out the door and around the corner. They had outdoor seating, but it was all taken. We were lucky to find a table inside. It isn't the quietest or coziest place. Expect a lot of hustle and bustle. Pretty extensive list of menu items. It takes a while once you place your order, but for the price, you get good food for what you pay for.
Food: 5/5
They had a special of Kimchi French Fries (see photo). They were realllly good. I've had a million different types of fries, but these were really unique and definitely worth trying. We ordered the Soft-Shell Crab Po'Boy (see photo) and the Banh Mi Po'Boy (see photo). Both were really good. The crab was more bread than crab, but the crab that was there was good. Overall, both were good, but it was the Kimchi fries that made the meal.
Service: 4/5
Great customer service. Long line, but worth the wait.
Price: $
Good cookin' for a good price.
Overall: 5/5
This place had great reviews. I would recommend the Po'Boys, but they have such a long list of tacos, I think those will be my next choice. Try to avoid dinner time if you are in a huge rush.-
Soft-Shell Crab Po'Boy (if you compare to other people's photos, I think I happened to get a baby crap)Soft-Shell Crab Po'Boy (if you compare to other people's photos, I think I happened to get a baby crap)
-
7/7/2015
1 check-inVery good lunch spot, especially when you get to sit outside on a nice, sunny day. The menu is very reasonable when it comes to pricing. Portions are a little inconsistent with tacos, for example, beef short rib came with next to nothing in it whereas the raw ahi tuna taco was stacked!
A lot of really interesting flavors going on with these dishes. I really want to come back to try out the softshell crab po'boy. Truffle fries are a must!
Staff is always friendly, very nice group of people. -
4/11/2015
The friers here sure get a workout!
-Softshell crab po boy was just okay.
-The fish in the samurai taco was overfried.
-Burger was great, definitely the winner.
-Foie dog (didn't have any) but my husband said it was just alright.
Overall pretty mediocre fried food.
Line was out the door this afternoon at 2:30 for lunch. Something tells me this place is the new Hot Dougs. -
6/22/2015
1 check-in"Foodie on foot" Rosa J. is DOWN!!! I had a pleasant experience at the N. Orleans location last time. Hence, I purchased another Groupon and intended to try out the Belmont location with Daddy J.
However, the ventilation problem inside the restaurant gave me an extremely nauseous feeling. Ya'll, I'm laying on my bed writing this review so that I can fulfill my responsibility as a Yelp elite.
First and foremost, we are going to discuss on how the food tasted. Overall, I wasn't, at all, impressed. Here was the food that we ordered:
1) Samurai Taco: the flavor of the fish was ultra bland. The spiciness from the jalapeño and the special sauce were extremely off-balance. I thought it was an epic failure.
2) Mahi Taco: this was much more palatable than the Samurai taco. Nevertheless, it was really sweet, so sweet that the fish was lost in translation.
3) Fried Shrimp Taco: They did a pretty decent job on fried seafood, like the white fish po'boy I had last time. Well, I wouldn't consider this dish as amazing though, in my foodie opinion.
4) Spicy Pork Taco: I think the God of sweet has blindsided my tastebuds. The entire dish was a plain hot mess.
5) Al Pastor Taco: I give them some credit for taking on the challenge of fusion between Hawaiian and Mexican. But the hot and sweet sensation did not do it for me.
6) Japanese Beef Short Rib Taco: "the Big & little" duo must have some kind of affair with Mrs. Sweet. I guess I need to stay of their business because Mrs. Sweet is really something else.
7) Kimchi Fries: If you like layers and layers of "sweet," then this dish is really for you...
Thank you for the Groupon I wisely purchased. All the food we ordered above was under $20. I have a difficult time wrapping my head around why this place has received so many accolades. From now on, I will stick with their po'boys and sandwiches. -
- Wai C.
- Chicago, IL
- 14 friends
- 37 reviews
7/28/2015
"My, what an adorable little fried crab they just served me! It's almost too cute to eat... wait.. what am I thinking?!?..." ::NOM NOM NOM NOM:: I laughed maniacally as I pulled apart the adorable little crab, eating its adorable little claws first until I couldn't contain myself and dove right in. It was probably as delicious as it was pleasing to look at. The outside was perfectly crispy and had the most delicious batter. It was sandwiched between two fluffy buns and paired with aioli and veggies. We also ordered the beer battered burger (my first reaction being "holy sh*t, this chef is an evil genius") and the fries with the fried egg on top. The burger had the same delicious battered crust and most definitely did not disappoint. Overall, it was awesome. The food was fast, cheap, and delicious. Couldn't ask for anything more
-
Soft shell crab po'boy, fries special, and fried burgerSoft shell crab po'boy, fries special, and fried burger - See all photos from Wai C. for Big & Little's Restaurant
-
- Gale B.
- Chicago, IL
- 40 friends
- 34 reviews
7/6/2015
1 check-inMy oh my... First time but definitely NOT the last... DDD rated YES!!! Today's special Kimchi Fish Sandwich. Amazing... Phil's Fries OMG!!! Truffle fries with a fried egg... Where have you been ALL my life?????
Many more things to try.. Summer of 2015 is gonna be a good!!! -
7/30/2015
I loved it. The people who work there were so nice and friendly. I had the soft-shell crab po boy and, oh man, was that delicious. Supposedly they are known for their raw ahi tuna taco but I can't imagine not ordering this po boy when I go back. The heat in the sauce was just enough; it was perfect. My friend had a burger and said it was great. We shared the fries and agreed they were some of the best fries we'd ever had. Go to this place!!!!
-
6/1/2015
3 check-insI can't believe I haven't put in a review for Big & Little's yet! If you live in Lakeview, this is a place you seriously need to go to if you have a craving for tacos. I'm a big fan of the beef rib tacos, I'm not a big seafood person but I know the seafood ones are popular as well. The burgers are OK, I would stick with the tacos or burritos. The amount of food that you get for the $ investment is a great deal for the quality ingredients and flavors they put into their food. If you come around dinnertime, expect to wait a bit, but the line moves fast.
When you walk into the restaurant, you order right at the counter and they will call your name when your food is ready. They also have TVs with different sports games on. You have the option to sit inside, outside (they have tables set up), or take it to-go. To be honest I was a little bit disappointed with the fries, I ordered the cajun fries and they came out cold, but they were tasty and cheap. -
- Greg S.
- Chicago, IL
- 54 friends
- 35 reviews
7/25/2015
I keep coming back to this place.
Despite the long line to order, average of 20 minutes every time I've been there, the gourmet "fast-food" is deeply satisfying.
I get the feeling that the owner recruits student chefs from the Le Cordon Bleu school next door because half the menu is avant-garde, and it works!
Every-time I'm there:
Japanese Short Rib Taco
Bahn Mi White Fish Taco (the pickled onions... the pickled onions!)
Kimchi Fries (about a 7/10 compared to Del Seoul's 9/10)
Next-time I'm there:
I want to try the Softshell crab Po Boy and the Foie Gras fries. -
2/26/2015
1 check-inNever heard of a Softshell Crab Po'boy til today. A definite must try. Great flavor in the crab and the special sauce adds a nice slightly spicy touch.
The food took a while to cook, but it was fried to order. Maybe 15 mins since ordering. Music was a bit too loud that we had to scream at each other across the table. Some of tables were set up too close to each other that people were bumping elbows or had to get up from their seats to let others in and out from all around them.-
Softshell Crab Po'boy, Pork Belly Po'boy and fries with Merks ChedddarSoftshell Crab Po'boy, Pork Belly Po'boy and fries with Merks Chedddar
-
-
- Kathryn M.
- Geneva, IL
- 1 friend
- 5 reviews
8/11/2015
I really enjoyed this place. Went here with my husband over the weekend. I got the fish and chips, which was basic but very delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly. My husband had some tacos (carnitas and some others) and a hamburger with bacon that he thoroughly enjoyed. We'll definitely be back! I'm looking forward to trying something more adventurous during my next visit.
-
3/16/2015
Went here to grab a snack around 3 pm on a Saturday. All the tables were full, but luckily my friends and I managed to swoop a table pretty quickly. I ordered the samurai taco and the foie gras hot dog. The samurai taco was on point - fish was fresh and the sauce was delish. The tacos are on the smaller side (my friends' tacos were small, too) but it was perfect for me since I only wanted a snack. The foie gras hot dog is money - they don't skimp on the foie gras.
It's a really fun, laid back environment. The staff is super friendly, which gives it even more of a home-y environment. The place is BYOB, so don't forget to bring some dranks to enjoy with your food! -
- Richard D.
- Nashua, NH
- 2 friends
- 28 reviews
8/2/2015
Saw this place on TV once upon a time and somehow remembered to visit when on our way to a Cubs game one night. We ordered a bunch of different items:
Ahi Tuna - Perfect amount of spice, crunch, and fresh tuna flavor.
Shrimp Banh Mi - Shrimp cooked perfectly, but a little too much bread.
Kimchi Fries - Good spice and tang, fries not really soggy despite everything on top of them.
Spicy Beef Short Rib Taco - Spiciest item I ordered - delicious!
Hawaiian Pork Taco - tons of flavor, queso fresco fit nicely in this one.
Samurai Seafood Taco - great combination of fried whitefish, lime, sesame seeds, jalepenos, and sweet sauce. Heartiest of the tacos I tried.
Great, unique flavors at Big & Little's - interesting combinations and sauces you probably won't find anywhere else. I would go here all the time if I lived in the area. -
- Brianna L.
- Chicago, IL
- 101 friends
- 260 reviews
- Elite ’15
5/10/2015
1 check-inIt took us 45 mins to wait in line, order, and get our food. They need to be a bit more organized. They need two lines one for ordering and one for phone orders. This poor guy behind us had to wait a ridiculously long time to pick up his pre ordered food.
The food:
1-shrimp po'boy I hear it was super tasty. $6.95
1-shrimp bahn mi. It was super yummy! The special sauce was finger lickin' good. The sandwich was filled with so much yummy goodness I could barely bite into the whole thing. All the flavors went really well. I'd order this one again. $6.95
1-Mexican short rib taco. The meat is soooo tender!! It basically melted in your mouth. This taco was lacking in the flavor department. It needed a lil kick or something to put it over the edge. I wouldn't order this one again. $2.65
1-Japanese short rib taco. Now this was super flavorful, slightly salty, but definitely the winner of the two tacos. I would probably go just for this one. $2.65
1-Cajun fry. The flavor was subtle. They were good, but they were basically the end of the bag small prices that were overly fried. They were not worth the extra money. I probably wouldn't order these again. $2.35
The boy and I each had our own shrimp sandwiches and split everything else. We left feeling satisfied and not overly stuffed. Always a good way to leave an establishment in my opinion. The tacos were on the smaller side, but we're good. If probably come back again if I had another groupon like last night. Our total came out to $1.69 since we had the groupon. Can't really complain about that! If you're in the area its worth checking out.-
Shrimp po'boy, shrimp bahn mi, Mexican short rib taco & Japanese short rib taco with an unseen side of Cajun friesShrimp po'boy, shrimp bahn mi, Mexican short rib taco & Japanese short rib taco with an unseen side of Cajun fries
-
- Yuri H.
- Chicago, IL
- 1 friend
- 36 reviews
7/18/2015
I had really high expectations for this place because I heard my roommate and friends rave about it. The service was nice, we didn't have to wait in line too long, and the food came out relatively quickly. But I wasn't very impressed with the food. The tacos were pretty good, not amazing. I didn't like the kimchi fries with the sweet sauce. I told my roommate about all this later and she said my mistake was not ordering the foie gras fries and soft shell crab po-boy.
-
5/11/2015
I honestly don't understand the hype. We waited in line for over an hour to experience mediocre tacos. With that said, I'm not sure one should have such high expectations for a place that a guy with spiky, bleached hair and an affinity for flame shirts endorses.
The guy that seemed to be running the Lakeview location was extremely nice though, so I couldn't help but feel happy for his success. It's pretty impressive what a spot on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives can do for a restaurant's reputation. We fell for the buzz. You live and you learn. -
- Mharajoy S.
- Milwaukee, WI
- 30 friends
- 30 reviews
- Elite ’15
2/16/2015
1 check-inWe ordered the soft shell crab po' boy and the pork belly po'boy with truffle fries. Both sandwiches were pretty tasty, but I like the soft shell crab the most. The special sauce was delicious. I think any sandwich with that sauce will taste good. I can't wait to come back to Chicago and try the tacos and burgers. I wonder what is the next specials when I come to visit. They had foie dog and kimchi fries this time.
When finding the restaurant, look for a yellow mural on the side of the building. You can't miss it. -
- Manpreet K S.
- Valparaiso, IN
- 8 friends
- 31 reviews
7/20/2015
This is a great Groupon find for me!! The place is packed with great food.
I bought a group in few months back and visited sometime last week. We ordered few tacos and everything was absolutely delicious. Oh and I would highly recommend a side of truffle fries- yum yum ;)
Definitely going back sometime soon :) -
12/23/2014
1 check-in ROTD 2/17/2015What the heck just happened in my mouth.!?!?! Seriously this place is amazing. Ordered the kimchee fries and the al pastor burger. The fries were pretty salty but defiantly worth all the sodium!!. Usually kimchee is salty so can't blame em. There was some cheese, Asian seasonings and a bunch of different sauces and of course topped with kimchee. -damn legit!
The burger which the girl in the front recommended was really good too...fried pork belly, American Swiss, jalapeños, pineapple and chili aioli. Of course I asked for extra jalapeños, cooked medium and it was perfect!! They also have different sauces on the table which are all great!
Think I found my new go to spot. Definitely need to try the tacos! Chill atmosphere, nice people and service! Keep up the good work!-
Kimchee fries and al pastor burger... Fml so good!!!!Kimchee fries and al pastor burger... Fml so good!!!!
-
-
1/6/2015
1 check-inCheap and delicious! We first saw this on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives and made it a point to visit on a recent trip to Chicago.
The menu is huge, which made it difficult to decide on the things worthy of filling our stomachs. We managed to settle on 3:
1. Pork belly po' boy - stuffed with abundant pork belly
2. Soft shell crab po' boy - smaller, but tasty with the spicy mayo
3. Foie gras fries - the most decadent fries I've ever had. Huge amount of foie gras for $10, but became overwhelmingly rich after a few bites.
The two of us were stuffed with $27 worth of food. I only wish we had more room to try everything else on the menu. -
- Gordon B.
- Chicago, IL
- 1 friend
- 15 reviews
8/9/2015
Can't say enough about this place. I've had almost everything on the menu and it's all good. If I had to pick though I would say get the tacos. You say they have a lot of tacos though so what should you get? All of them. At those price points you'd be doing yourself a disservice not to try them all.
Hours
| Mon | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm | |
| Wed | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm | |
| Thu | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm | Open now |
| Fri | 11:00 am - 12:00 am | |
| Sat | 11:00 am - 12:00 am | |
| Sun | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Menu
- Truffle Fries
- 2.39
- Raw Ahi Tuna Taco
- 4.99
- Mahi Taco
- 2.79
More business info
-
- Takes Reservations
- No
- Delivery
- Yes
- Take-out
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Yes
- Good For
- Lunch
- Parking
- Street
- Bike Parking
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Yes
- Good for Kids
- Yes
- Good for Groups
- Yes
- Attire
- Casual
- Ambience
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Average
- Alcohol
- No
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Has TV
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed
- No
- Waiter Service
- No
- Caters
- Yes
From the business
Tacos, Fish & Chips, Burritos, Burgers, Po'Boys, Seafood
Learn more about Big & Little’s Restaurant , Opens a popupSpecialties
Tacos, Fish & Chips, Burritos, Burgers, Po'Boys, Seafood
People also viewed
Related Lists
-
These are worth getting on a flight for, stay at the bus station if…
-
Any place you travel to, there are going to be tons of burger places…
-
Places I've tried when not wanting to venture far from home...
,
and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp.